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NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A man charged with arson and causing $8,000 worth of damage to Bethel Baptist Church was yesterday denied bail and remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services. Trae Bastian, who appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, was accused of setting fire to the place of worship on Meeting Street on July 7, 2021. The church has...

“I’m trying to figure out what’s happening” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 29-year-old man from New Providence was granted $3,500 bail with one surety after he was accused of indecent assault. When George Harris appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt over the July 11 alleged indecent assault of a 28-year-old woman, the accused was asked if he was related to the...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A breakout season at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) was enough to secure Bahamian Bertram "BJ" Murray a spot in this year's Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. Murray, a junior, who played locally at the highschool level at the Junior Baseball League of Nassau, was picked up by the Chicago Cubs with the 22nd pick in the 15th round,...

COP reveals several men to be arraigned for high-profile murders 25 -year-old man to be charged for December 3, 2018, killings of George Deveaux & Ashley Hilton at Sandilands and the June 29, 2019 murder of Ian Porter aka Irey and Raymond Adderley NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After a long holiday weekend, police have reported a spate of killings since Thursday...

Search and rescue continues: "We are committed to finding Drew, by any means necessary".  HOPEFUL: We are still very hopeful that a miracle will take place and we will be reunited with Drew. NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More than 24-hours after he was ejected from a Jet Ski that collided with a boat near Rose Island on Sunday, family members and...

AAIA to release report of findings up to point police take over Police still unsure if any link between two deceased pilots and two men who reported plane stolen NASSAU, BAHAMAS  — The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) has officially turned over to the police its investigation into an aircraft that crashed in Treasure Cay, Abaco, last week, said AAIA...

REV TV promises to be “fully cooperative” with the process NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As it welcomed an investigation by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) into complaints over its TV service, Cable Bahamas said those complaints stem from limitations with its legacy technology. URCA last week pledged to investigate the quality of Cable Bahamas’ television service, describing the widespread service quality...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Two men were shot to death in separate incidents as the country celebrated its 48th Independence Day. According to police, the first incident took place shortly before 7am at Palmetto Road, Sunset Park. “On the arrival of the first responding officers, they met a male lying in the street with wounds consistent with gunshots,” the police statement...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Local law enforcement has moved to beef up border security locally following the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse earlier this week, in anticipation of any possible "mass exodus" of migrants from the country. Minister of National Security Marvin Dames said on Thursday that border patrols will be increasing amongst fears of the impact of political unrest...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has announced that it will host a two-day music festival on July 30 and July 31, featuring 48 Bahamian musicians from across the archipelago, in celebration of the country’s 48th independence. The announcement followed criticisms and lobbying from local artists who slammed the government after not being included in the initial plans for this year’s...

"We will put forth the best possible opposition against the FNM and the PLP" NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Democratic Movement (BDM) and the Peoples National Coalition (PNC) have announced the two parties will merge and present a full slate of 39 candidates to compete in the upcoming general election. BDM Leader Cassius Stuart told Eyewitness News yesterday his party...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS-  The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has pledged to investigate the quality of Cable Bahamas’ television service, describing the widespread service quality issues as “concerning”. In a statement on its approval of Cable Bahamas Limited’s application to restructure its pay television packages, the regulator said that it found it necessary to “address customers’ discontent with CBL’s service...

“It should never be justified that someone can assault a citizen or a police officer” Backup officer "came out of nowhere" NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A 23-year-old man yesterday pleaded guilty to a series of charges in relation to an altercation with a police officer during an arrest on Tonique Williams Darling Highway earlier this week. Julien Butler appeared before Chief...

Thompson: Govt will publish medium-term debt management strategy every Nov and annual borrowing plan every July NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government yesterday released its first Annual Borrowing Plan, in keeping with the guidelines of the Public Debt Management Act, 2021. According to a statement by the Ministry of Finance, the new legislation puts teeth behind the government’s commitment to fiscal...

Deadline for applications is August 13 by 3pm Applicants must emphasize previously unmet needs and interests of listeners NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) yesterday issued a request for applications (RFA) for an individual spectrum license (ISL) for use of frequency 90.7 MHz or 105.7 MHz to provide FM radio broadcast services on New Providence. The...

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government plans to tap the international capital markets for $700 million, which represents the bulk of its foreign currency borrowings for fiscal year 2021/2022, according to its annual borrowing plan. The plan, which was released yesterday, noted that of the $959.2 million proposed in foreign currency borrowings, $700 million or 73 percent is to be derived...

Four Bahamian diplomats in Haiti reportedly safe “We pray for the people of Haiti and for a peaceful resolution to the political crises” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday the government of The Bahamas is deeply saddened by the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse as he strongly condemned the actions of the perpetrators. According to...